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Rafael Unveils 300km ICE BREAKER Missile; Germany, Romania Sign Deals

7/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems displayed its combat-validated weapons portfolio at the Farnborough Airshow 2026.
CEO Yoav Tourgeman said proven performance and reliable delivery are now baseline requirements.
Rafael exhibited the ICE BREAKER missile, which can strike targets up to 300 km from air, sea or land.
Germany approved the LITENING 5 targeting pod for 90 Eurofighter Typhoon units.
Romania chose the SPYDER air-defence system, marking Rafael’s largest contract to date.

History

Historical Context

Lockheed Martin’s LITENING pod, building on the 1987 introduction of the LANTIRN system that gave USAF fighters night-low-altitude precision, replaced older RAF TIALD pods and became standard on F-15E, F-16 and Eurofighter Typhoons. Today Rafael’s ICE BREAKER missile and Germany’s approval of LITENING 5 for Eurofighter Typhoons show the same precision-strike focus driving new contracts such as Romania’s SPYDER deal.

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Story summary

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems displayed its combat-validated weapons portfolio at the Farnborough Airshow 2026.
CEO Yoav Tourgeman said proven performance and reliable delivery are now baseline requirements.
Rafael exhibited the ICE BREAKER missile, which can strike targets up to 300 km from air, sea or land.
Germany approved the LITENING 5 targeting pod for 90 Eurofighter Typhoon units.
Romania chose the SPYDER air-defence system, marking Rafael’s largest contract to date.

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